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    ARNC
    啓蒙家
    @seawolf
    Joined: 13 Dec 2020

    @seawolf I’ve tried two versions - first equal parts, second upped the gin to 1.25 plus added 2 drops of Bob’s chocolate bitters - not sure which I prefer so might need more experimenting on another day.

    “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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      seawolf
      Mod Squad
      @ARNC
      Joined: 28 Oct 2011

      @ARNC definitely more experimenting! Chocolate bitters in a Negroni is chef’s kiss

      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

      @zeebeeleather

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        Jett129
        見習いボス
        @seawolf
        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

        @seawolf Recently made an old fashioned with chocolate bitters. Really good.

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          seawolf
          Mod Squad
          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

          I was making bleu cheese olives for some martinis the other day and realized that the pimientos I was pulling out to replace with cheese weren’t real chunks of pimiento, but a puréed pimiento paste held together with food additives. Not good! Does anyone have a good martini olive brand that they swear by?

          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

          @zeebeeleather

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            ARNC
            啓蒙家
            @seawolf
            Joined: 13 Dec 2020

            @seawolf the latest iteration of the aged gin negronis is not for purists! Back to equal parts, but I substituted a lemon twist for the orange and it seems to cut through the woodiness of the gin better.

            On the subject of garnishes, I have nothing to contribute from experience on olives (I prefer my martinis with a twist) but Jack Rudy’s vermouth brined olives might be worth a try - their bourbon cocktail cherries are not cheap but but they are really good.

            “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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              Jett129
              見習いボス
              Joined: 17 Aug 2011

              Ordered these 2 on sale today,from one of my favorite tequila distilleries. NOM1579. When I pick them up I will have tried at least one of every tequila in their current lineup.
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                mclaincausey
                見習いボス
                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                I have not had that one. Here is the portion of my agave that is currently on display:

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                Check this crazy one out:

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                I have not tried the Luneta, Mal de Amor Tepeztate (which is actually a gift for a friend), or the La Medida.

                Think it, be it.

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                  Jett129
                  見習いボス
                  @mclaincausey
                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                  @mclaincausey I await your review. I’ve never had a Pechuga,let alone a Mole Negro Pechuga.

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                    pmadison95
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 10 Jun 2022

                    Threw together a mixed drink 1oz rye 1oz simple syrup top with ginger ale ice optional. Also for the simple syrup I used this ginger ale mixer I got for the holidays but I think a regular simple syrup would work fine. Side note: this was the drink I made post going out to the bar so it might need some more doctoring to make it drinkable if you know what I mean.
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                      mclaincausey
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      A friend is doing some work for F1 in London and he found this place. Incredible agave selection. Anyone who loves agave and finds themselves in London should check it out.
                      https://kolrestaurant.com/the-mezcaleria/

                      Think it, be it.

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                        ARNC
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 13 Dec 2020

                        Not especially original, but I think this is my new favourite take on a Boulevardier

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                        “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                          prpx
                          Haraki san Expert
                          @ARNC
                          Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                          @ARNC - boulevardier is in my top 3 cocktails! Cheers

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                            prpx
                            Haraki san Expert
                            Joined: 10 Nov 2021

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                            Bitter Giuseppe

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                              pechelman
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                              such a great drink @prpx !

                              I find i enjoy this even more with an added .5oz of your favorite london dry gin

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                                prpx
                                Haraki san Expert
                                @pechelman
                                Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                @pechelman - it is, does not have a bite, but orange bitters are very complimentary with cynar. Really good choice if one wants to keep it together 😄
                                I’ll try it with a bit of gin, sounds like a great idea!

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                                  prpx
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  @pechelman
                                  Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                  @pechelman - tried it with 1/2 ounce of beefeater and its even better. Great tip, thanks man!

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                                    pechelman
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                    you're welcome @prpx
                                    glad that worked out

                                    After I tinkered with this myself, I think I read somewhere and in a newer cocktail book that the creator of this spec missed including gin in the original printing but that it was always intended to be there. Forget where i read or heard that.

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                                    • WhiskeySandwichW
                                      WhiskeySandwich
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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                                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                      -Seneca

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                                      • ArkimeedizA
                                        Arkimeediz
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @mclaincausey
                                        Joined: 25 Dec 2024

                                        @mclaincausey I'm of the opinion that if you love scotch broadly, Lagavulin 16 is part of the "core collection" that everyone has a bottle, and replaces said bottle when it run out lol.

                                        ...many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip

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                                          mclaincausey
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                          This martini was resplendent.

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                                          Sipping mezcal tonight. Derrumbes de Durango

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                                          Think it, be it.

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